How to Find Farmers Markets, CSA’s, Food Co-ops, Seafood and Other Sustainable Food Sources Locally or On the Road

The Natural Kitchen

©  2012 Shanna Ohmes

When circumstances don’t allow you to grow your own food, how do you find farmers markets, CSA’s, food co-ops, farm stands, pastured beef, pastured poultry, raw milk and other sustainable food sources?

There are websites dedicated to keeping up-to-date listings of sustainable food sources in each state so you can . . . → Read More: How to Find Farmers Markets, CSA’s, Food Co-ops, Seafood and Other Sustainable Food Sources Locally or On the Road

How to Make a Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie Revolution

©2012 Shanna Ohmes

What is a green smoothie?  Green smoothies are becoming more popular as people discover how easy they are to make and how much nutrition they can get from drinking a smoothie rather than struggling to get in all the required fruits and vegetables during a day.  Green smoothies are a combination . . . → Read More: How to Make a Green Smoothie

How to Make Juice and Green Smoothies with a Blender

Green Smoothie Revolution

©2012 Shanna Ohmes

Juicing and green smoothies are healthy ways of getting your greens, vegetables and fruits into your diet.  But not everyone wants to use or buy a juicer.  Learn how to make juice and smoothies with a blender and add these to your daily diet. 

What is the difference between a juicer . . . → Read More: How to Make Juice and Green Smoothies with a Blender

Simple and Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

roasted pumpkin

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

Small sugar pumpkins are easy to roast, steam, mash or stew into delicious recipes that you can enjoy throughout the fall season.  Pumpkins will keep for several months, so stock them back in your cellar and enjoy eating them healthy recipes.

Pumpkins are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins A and C, . . . → Read More: Simple and Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

How to Improve Digestion with Fermented Foods and Supplements

Harsch Fermenting Crock

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

A healthy digestive tract has trillions of good bacteria that line the GI tract.  The good bacteria support digestion and improve the immune system.  In fact, if your immune system is low, check your digestion.  These beneficial bacteria also keep the bad bacteria at bay.  If your digestion is less than . . . → Read More: How to Improve Digestion with Fermented Foods and Supplements

How to Enjoy Pears—Recipes for Enjoying an Abundant Harvest

Pears

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

Juicy, buttery-sweet pears are at their peak in the fall and can be enjoyed in many recipes, fresh, cooked, canned or dried.  Pears originated in Central Asia around 3,000 years ago.  They were enjoyed as a luxury food in the French court of Louis XIV.  In America, the early colonists planted . . . → Read More: How to Enjoy Pears—Recipes for Enjoying an Abundant Harvest

Eating in Season—Fall Fruits, Vegetables and Meats

seasonal foods

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

Fall is here and it’s time to transition to foods that are in season to prepare our bodies for the winter months ahead.  Root vegetables, squashes and pumpkins are staples in soups and dishes to warm the soul and boost the immune system.  Here is a list of fall foods to . . . → Read More: Eating in Season—Fall Fruits, Vegetables and Meats

Native American Indian Recipes

Spirit of the Harvest North American Indian Cooking

Spirit of the Harvest: North American Indian Cooking“>Spirit of the Harvest North American Indian Cooking by Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Native American Indian Recipes

Black or White Bean Cakes

1 ¼ cups dried pea beans or black beans

1 ½ cups cornmeal

¾ cups milk or water

2 eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons sea . . . → Read More: Native American Indian Recipes

How to Cook with Millet

millet

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

Cooking with millet is a food that has not caught on in the United States yet, but it is an important part of traditional diets in Asia, Russia and Africa.  Because it is nutrient dense, the Hunzakuts in the Himalayas contribute their longevity to the millet.  In the U.S. it is . . . → Read More: How to Cook with Millet

Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes: Tomato Recipes from Your Garden

baked tomatoes

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

You can enjoy tomatoes from your garden several different ways throughout the summer.  Tomatoes are great in sandwiches and salads and give you a boost of vitamin C and powerful antioxidants that protect you from inflammation. 

Many countries enjoy tomatoes in a variety of dishes.  In Spain, they make gazpacho which . . . → Read More: Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes: Tomato Recipes from Your Garden

Sauerkraut and Pickle Crocks

Sauerkraut and Pickling Crocks and Supplies

Cultures for Health

Cultures for Health